Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a Supply Chain Degree Apprentice to join them in September 2025.

What Does an Ontic Supply Chain Degree Apprentice do?

During the scheme you will gain first hand experience of working in a fast moving Supply Chain department in Aerospace whilst working towards the completion of your Level 6Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship.

Building a solid foundation and developing a range of knowledge and practical skills you’ll work as part of our Supply Chain team where you’ll be expected to take responsibility from day one and where you’ll be involved in exciting projects to support the overall success of the business whilst developing knowledge of the Supply Chain discipline enabling you to progress your career within Supply Chain.

You will be an enthusiastic individual, who likes to work in a busy, hands-on environment; is driven and committed to learning and developing.

Why Choose Ontic for your Degree Apprenticeship?

Ontic ’s Apprenticeship scheme will support you in the first steps of your career as well as your personal development. From our Life Essentials Program, which covers things like cooking on a budget, basic home maintenance, and age-appropriate financial planning to getting involved with projects outside of your scheme, such as volunteering in the local community, the sky is the limit with an Ontic Degree apprenticeship.

But Don’t Just Take Our Word For It, Hear What Some Of Our Early Career’s Employees Have Said Recently

“My career with Ontic has been a challenging, interesting and fun ride. Throughout every year, role, challenge and opportunity, the feedback, support and guidance of my colleagues has been pivotal to how I apply and conduct myself day-to-day. I started as an apprentice in Gloucestershire in 2013 and now I’m an Business Unit Director in North Carolina, USA. The past 10 years have been fantastic and I can’t wait to see what more Ontic has in store for me.”
"The environment is awesome, one of the best in an office I have seen and that is down to all the staff and it's brilliant how responsive management is."
"The pace, the ability to just get things done, my colleagues, we have a good team Ontic is a great company to work for, they have helped my personal and professional growth."

We have official recognition too - Ontic was awarded ‘Best Apprenticeship in Engineering and Manufacturing’ at the Apprentice Guide Awards 2024. An award we are immensely proud of, but it does not stop there, below is several of our awards we have won recently.

Best Youth Development - Manufacturing Awards 2023
Best Businesses in Gloucestershire - SoGlos 2024
Top 100 Manufacturing Companies in the South West - Insider Media 2023
9th Best Manufacturing Company - Best Companies Q3 2023 Rankings (as voted for by employees)
Best Global Aircraft Parts Manufacturer - Business Excellence Awards 2023

What will you need to apply?

To Join Us As a Supply Chain Degree Apprentice

Have two subjects at GCE A-level or equivalent, plus three GCSEs at grade A*-C /9-4; OR a completed recognised Access Programme or equivalent

Be a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the apprenticeship –

Candidates wishing to apply for this role who would require sponsorship should very carefully consider the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role by assessing your individual circumstances against the relevant criteria. Ontic gives no representation or warranty as to whether this role would satisfy the sponsorship requirements.

How long is the apprenticeship?

3 Years

What do you get?

BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management (CILT, CIPS)

We also offer a competitive starting salary that increases each year.

Our benefits package highlights include: 

Up to 29 days paid leave in addition to 8 bank holidays
10 hours paid volunteering time 
Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees 
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Ontic is a global business so to enable you to get the most from our scheme you will need to be flexible and mobile.

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

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